Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Seeks UP Response Over Greater Noida Bus Fire
A sleeper bus caught fire near Jewar, and nine passengers died.
The incident happened on the Yamuna Expressway during the night of September 23-24, 2026.
The Supreme Court is now asking government officials for answers.
The court sent notices to Uttar Pradesh's Chief Secretary and the Ministry of Road Transport.
Two judges, JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, heard the matter.
Kishan Chand Jain filed an application asking for a detailed report.
He also asked that the report be submitted within a set time.
The court has asked for responses before deciding what further action may be needed.
The Supreme Court sought responses over a sleeper bus fire that killed nine passengers.
Notices were issued to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Ministry of Road Transport.
The fire occurred near Jewar on the Yamuna Expressway during September 23-24, 2026.
The order was passed by Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan on Monday.
Agra resident Kishan Chand Jain sought a detailed report within a fixed period.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, Kishan Chand Jain, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, and the Ministry of Road Transport.
- What
- The Supreme Court sought responses concerning a sleeper bus fire that killed nine passengers.
- When
- The fire occurred during the intervening night of September 23-24, 2026; the court issued notices on Monday.
- Where
- Near Jewar on the Yamuna Expressway; Kishan Chand Jain is from Agra.
- Why
- Kishan Chand Jain sought directions for a detailed report from the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary within a fixed period.
- Deaths
- Nine passengers died in the bus fire.
- Vehicle
- The incident involved a sleeper bus.
- Location
- Near Jewar on the Yamuna Expressway.
- Date of incident
- Intervening night of September 23-24, 2026.
- Court action
- The Supreme Court issued notices seeking responses.
- Recipients of notices
- The Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Ministry of Road Transport.
- Applicant
- Agra resident Kishan Chand Jain.